Fierce Battle

The Heavenly Luo Sect was spread throughout every province of the Great Qian Dynasty. No one knew how much power it possessed, both openly and in secret. The depth of its foundations was far beyond anything outsiders could imagine!

Even those within the Heavenly Luo Sect found it difficult to gauge the terrifying foundations of such an ancient sect.

Just like now, Yin Calamity Sword was publicly known as a rogue cultivator, active before the world as an inspirational example. But who could have imagined that he was actually a member of the Heavenly Luo Sect?

If they had not witnessed it with their own eyes, who would have believed it?

And how many more cases like this were there within the Heavenly Luo Sect? Was it merely coincidence, or had it long since become commonplace?

Perhaps some renowned top expert was actually an elder of the Heavenly Luo Sect. Or perhaps some powerful Brigade Commander was a hall master within the Heavenly Luo Sect.

The Great Qian Dynasty had repeatedly struck against the Heavenly Luo Sect, yet had still failed to truly damage its foundations. Perhaps that was not without reason.

The dynasty might have just achieved some success, wiping out a Heavenly Luo Sect stronghold. Yet at the same time, some openly established faction might be endlessly cultivating fanatically loyal followers of the Heavenly Luo Sect.

The thought alone was enough to send chills down one's spine.

"So you recognized us! Then I have even less reason to let you live!" Xing Rongzi's face turned cold.

His original plan had been to kill one of them first and establish an absolute advantage, then slowly deal with the remaining two!

He had already stepped into the Profound Light Middle Stage, while Gu Wu of the Soul Severing Spear was no ordinary Profound Light Initial Realm cultivator either. If he unleashed his full strength, he could entirely be considered to possess standard Profound Light Middle Stage combat power.

With two fighters at the Profound Light Middle Stage, facing the enemy's two Profound Light Initial Realm fighters should have been an utterly crushing advantage.

But unfortunately, a suit of inner armor had ruined his calculations.

The other side still retained three Profound Light combatants. Though he and Soul Severing Spear still held a considerable advantage against them, it was clearly nowhere near as great as he had anticipated.

"End this quickly!" Xing Rongzi licked his lips, and the True Qi within him began to surge.

If he did not kill them today, he likely would no longer be able to use his public identity! His room to maneuver afterward would be greatly reduced.

He had not expected that despite concealing himself to some extent, he had still been recognized!

"Damn it!" Xing Rongzi's gaze turned icy, and the Pitch-Black Longsword in his hand suddenly unleashed a streak of sword light.

"Attack!"

Zhao Zhitin gave a thunderous shout. His figure flashed, and saber lights lit up in rapid succession.

"Die!" Chu Long roared furiously, his body darting through the air as countless fist shadows crashed toward Xing Rongzi.

The Blood Droplet in Sheng Tingshan's hand was instantly hurled forward. Its blades spun through the air, and under the empowerment of True Qi, blood-red radiance flared up once more, like a miniature millstone.

Three against one—even against a Profound Light Middle Stage expert, they did not fear him in the slightest.

The few of them soon clashed together. Xing Rongzi's longsword danced, its sinister chill making hearts turn cold.

Yin Calamity Swordplay!

This was the top-tier superior sword art upon which Xing Rongzi had built his fame. After his refinements, it suited him perfectly and exerted power no weaker than a divine art!

Zhao Zhitin and the other two were no slouches either. All manner of exquisite moves came endlessly at Xing Rongzi, each seeking his life.

Though Xing Rongzi was at the Profound Light Middle Stage, he was under no small amount of pressure at this moment.

Zhao Zhitin in particular—his saber momentum was unbroken, each slash stronger than the last. With the other two holding Xing Rongzi back, Zhao Zhitin had more spare strength to unleash the might of his saber art, placing Xing Rongzi under immense pressure.

Within the Underground Great Hall, Chen Ping'an cut down a Heavenly Luo Sect expert at the Inner Qi First Level.

Only a handful of them had entered through the passage, and every one of them had to endure the siege of the Heavenly Luo Sect's followers. Aside from him, the other two Universe Control Guards at the Inner Energy Third Stage were likewise under enormous pressure.

Although their cultivation gave them a certain advantage, the enemy had too many people. Groups of three or four Inner Qi Realm experts, aided by numerous Qi Blood Realm fighters, surrounded and attacked them.

As for pressure, Chen Ping'an actually found it manageable!

Having entered the Profound Light High Realm, facing these Heavenly Luo Sect followers who had not even reached the Inner Energy Third Stage felt rather like children playing house.

"Other than Yin Calamity Sword, I haven't sensed any other Profound Light Middle Stage cultivators—let alone anyone at the Profound Light High Realm."

Chen Ping'an fought while sensing the situation around him.

The reason he had delayed acting, besides wanting to conceal his strength, was that he feared some top expert might suddenly emerge from some nook or cranny!

But after observing for quite a while, he had discovered no other experts. In the entire Underground Great Hall, Yin Calamity Sword appeared to be the only Profound Light Realm expert in plain sight.

Hmm?

Something was wrong!

Chen Ping'an's expression shifted slightly. In his senses, it seemed that an aura of the Profound Light Realm was rapidly approaching the great hall.

"A Profound Light Realm cultivator! I still can't determine the exact level of their cultivation!" Chen Ping'an's mind tightened slightly.

His gaze could not help falling upon the few people fighting in the field. At this moment, the battle situation was extremely deadlocked, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.

Xing Rongzi's swordsmanship carried a faintly transcendent intent. Even while fighting one against three, he showed no sign of falling behind. In fact, had his opponents been any other three Profound Light Realm cultivators, he might already have found a breakthrough and begun establishing an advantage.

But he faced Zhao Zhitin and the other two. The three had long since built trust between themselves, and their coordination was exceptionally seamless. In battle, they relied on one another, guarded each other's flaws and blind spots, and formed formidable combat power, leaving Xing Rongzi not daring to lose focus in the slightest.

But clearly, the balance between them could not last much longer. This rapidly approaching Profound Light Realm cultivator would become the variable that changed the situation.

Whoosh!

A figure wielding a long spear appeared in the Underground Great Hall. Without the slightest hesitation, he flashed toward the fighters.

Only then did Chen Ping'an truly sense the newcomer's Martial Path Realm clearly.

"Profound Light Initial Realm!"

Having confirmed the opponent's realm, Chen Ping'an relaxed.

No expert beyond his control of the situation had appeared!

One Profound Light Middle Stage cultivator and one Profound Light Initial Realm cultivator—perhaps that was all the Profound Light combat strength this Heavenly Luo Sect stronghold possessed!

In that case, let alone with Zhao Zhitin and the others present, even by himself alone, he could thoroughly suppress them.

The sudden appearance of another Profound Light Realm cultivator made Zhao Zhitin and the others tense.

Not good! Another Profound Light Realm cultivator!

Xing Rongzi was no ordinary Profound Light Middle Stage cultivator with mediocre combat strength. He had mastered the Yin Calamity Swordplay, which possessed the might of a divine art. The three of them had already found it exceedingly difficult to face Xing Rongzi alone. Now there was another Profound Light Realm cultivator!

Bang!

Zhao Zhitin's Saber Light collided with Xing Rongzi's sword radiance with a deafening crash, sending chunks of shattered stone raining down from above the Underground Great Hall.

In terms of cultivation, Zhao Zhitin was ultimately not as good as Xing Rongzi. Even though he had built up momentum for this strike, in a head-on clash he was still no match. The overwhelming force sent him flying backward.

Xing Rongzi was just about to press his advantage and expand the Battle Results when Chu Long and Sheng Tingshan tightly entangled him.

As Zhao Zhitin was blasted back, he turned around and looked at the man flashing toward him with a long spear in hand.

"Soul Severing Spear!"

Zhao Zhitin recognized the other man's identity at a glance.

Gu Wu, the Soul Severing Spear—a renowned rising star of the Heavenly Luo Sect, a prodigy ranked twenty-eighth on the New Talent Rankings—was actually here!

Just as Zhao Zhitin's mind shook, Gu Wu arrived in a howl, spear in hand.